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Heinrich Rohrer

1933–2013

Heinrich Rohrer (1933–2013) was a Swiss physicist who co-invented the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) with Gerd Binnig, earning them the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physics. His work revolutionized surface science and nanotechnology, enabling atomic-scale imaging and manipulation. Rohrer was known for his hands-on, intuitive approach to experimental physics and his deep appreciation for the beauty of simplicity in scientific discovery.

Physics

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy: From Birth to Adolescence (Nobel Lecture, 1986)
The Scanning Tunneling Microscope (Scientific American, 1985, with G. Binnig)
Various papers on surface physics and superconductivity in IBM Journal of Research and Development
Interviews in 'Nobel Voices' and 'The Joy of Science'

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